sorry i just had to get that off my chest. I went to see the flight:666 movie and it re-invigorated why I always argue that MAIDEN are the best band of all time. There's NO band like them and there never will be.

Did anyone else see it?

Nope, didn't see it, but I'll be buying the dvd next month

I really want to see it. Iron Maiden is my favourite band too.

Care to give us some details about the movie and what makes it so good?

Its very well made, it really captures what MAIDEN are all about; not about the money, not about the fame, just about the music. It shows the integrity, sophistication and indefatigability of Maiden, unsurpassed by any other band. Their a religion in places like South America and why not? their music give a sense a 'hope' and 'inspiration' especially in government oppressed places like Colombia, shown in the movie.

It also shows how Maiden bonds everyone together, fans young and old from all countries, it doesn't matter what obscure or tiny corner of the world you're from, 'IRON MAIDEN'S GONNA GET YOU NO MATTER HOW FAR!

Excuse me if i sound extremely cheesy, but i can't help it, Maiden just takes me to another level completely.

Cheers, that really sounds awesome and I'll be sure to check it out

Even for non-Maiden fans its definitely worth checking out.

I doubt there's any other band (please correct me if i'm wrong non-maiden fans) that would make you cry or be on the verge of tears because of their sheer class, astounding musical talent and dignity which you really feel through the songs. They've never 'sold-out', never followed trends, they're unpretentious and down-earth people. They've just always been MAIDEN.

these kind of movies always shows my metal is the best genre of music there is and im proud to be a metalhead

up the irons

Some Kind of Monster made me cry out of boredom.

It seems like a good recommendation, I'll check it out whenever I can.

Its NOTHING like 'Some Kind of Monster', it doesn't go into their personal 'other issues'. It's made by the same creator of 'Metal: A Headbangers journey' which is also good but this is just about Maiden. It's strange, but you could just as easily be watching Maiden as they were back in the 80s with the energy they possess and put across to the same (if not more) passionate crowds.

I think Maiden are very overrated and you can quote me on that.

as far as the NWOBHM movement goes, Motorhead owns them left and right.

I don't think this is a fair comparison. Seriously, name one band Motorhead doesn't own left and right.

I'm looking forward to watching it. Though it's only on for a week here and tickets are limited, but I've already reserved a spot for next Saturday.

They are far from overrated and they deserve all the recognition they get. You can't even compare Maiden to Motorhead, Maiden are in another league and anyway Motorhead aren't even metal, they're punk.

Iron Maiden

Said exactly what I think.

both WRONG

Does it show any fan footage from Australia? I am interested to see if I'm in this film haha.

Heretic!

I wouldn't say they're really overrated, in the metal world at least. The thing with them and Metallica is that too much non-metal fans worship them when there's band they could equally like out there, it's just the name.

You haven't heard any Motorhead outside of Ace of Spades, huh?

And Maiden aren't any more overrated than any other classic, well-known band are. That criticism is pretty much null and void against them.

I think it's all South American.

Yes there is. It'd be prity funny if you could actually manage to find yourself in the huge crowd! It even shows people in the queue and some people talking about Maiden, maybe you can spot yourself there.




lol, i actually like Motorhead and know their stuff so can make a fair judgment. I just think their whole attitude and music is much more punk than metal, even though they're recognized in (and have influenced to an extent) the metal world. People just assume their metal because of their image (long hair etc).

Well cameras did come up to me a few times. Once in the line, another went past when I was up the front, and the again after the show. I want to see it now! Haha.

Okay, SoD, we get it, you have shitty taste. No need to prove it to us anymore. Might have to change your name to agentsteel666.

hahah wow, you probably will see yourself then! that'd be a really cool 'claim to fame' ahaha

before long, they'll have played everywhere on Earth and will venture off to outer space.

looks like a good documentary anyways, i've seen a few previews and have been pleased with them.

I'm going on the 1st of May with the same friends I went to the show with (well, they were in a different part of the audience). It should be awe - wait for it - some.

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Oh, and it seems to have been completely overlooked in the hype, but I'm massively pumped for the live album. It's just a pity there's no track from Perth on it. Ah well, it will still be legen - wait for it - dary.

Shut up idiot. If you don't like Maiden or think they are overrated thats fine, you have the right to think whatever you want, even if it's bullshit, but this is a Maiden thread so you aren't gonna change the opinions of those who like them here, and certainly nobody cares for what you have to say on the matter.

So please fuck off.

Fuck I was going to start a thread on this yesterday! Cant wait to see it. It was made by Sam Dunn who's crew travel with the band, flown on their jet by Bruce, and as said seems to give a real insight into the brilliance that is Iron Maiden. It will be interesting in seeing the clips from Costa Rica and Colombia (I think??) were they have never played before to see the crowds reaction, I herd one dude quit his job to go see one of these gigs, DIEHARD fans or what! Maiden Rule.

Haha, say what? I'm amused. Your "fair judgement" is far from the spot, son!
Then I guess we can call all the thrash bands "Hardcore Punk" too?

Here is a link about the dvd, telling what will be featured on it, about the different versions available, track listings etc.
http://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?cat ... cleid=1125

Also forgot to mention, new album in 2010, awesome news or what!

The are no words to express the feelings being created by Iron Maiden. This band drives you insane. Simple as that.

I am quoting this for undisputable truth which cannot be denied.

Pity Maiden hasn't toured where I've lived so far.

Lol, someone likes Maiden a lot... Unfortunately, I've never seen them live, but I really would like to (I hope they still tour) and I hope they don't play 18+ concerts. Iron Maiden are, in fact, one of the greatest bands of all time, if not the greatest.

Dunno about verge of tears though.

No chance - part of the magic is that teenagers are still turning up to see them, which proves that they're still valid after all these years.



I do.

Except Peru

that's just my opinion matey and happens to be the opinion of Lemmy himself and I quote:

"It was because we sounded like a punk band but looked like a heavy metal band! That's why we were called heavy metal, because we had long hair. Otherwise we'd have been put in the punk bracket."


I can understand why people consider them metal, some of their songs i'd put in the metal bracket, however i feel (the vibe i get) overall is that they have much more in common with punk.




damn straight.

And God said, Let there be ownage: and there was Iron Maiden.
And God saw Iron Maiden, that it was good: and God divided Iron Maiden from the poseurs.

I call it rock'n'roll, or hard rock, but they became metal.